Job Description

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.

We are recruiting a Sr. Specialist Supply Chain Management, who is responsible for meeting inventory targets, maintaining supply to markets and making the most efficient use of site resources for the manufacture and packaging of both in-line products as well as new product introductions. 

Furthermore, he/she is responsible throughout the Supply Chain Operational Planning and Execution of API, Bulk, Semi Finish Goods and Finish Goods to maintain the targeted supply to our customers and patients. He/she proactively addresses, mitigates and resolves the current and potential supply issues from short term up to 36 months horizon.

He/she works closely with Product Leads/Value Chain Manager to define, align and support brand strategies (for example: New Product Launch, Network Transfer and Portfolio Optimization) 

As part of Global Supply Chain Management Organization, he/she also works under our Global Operating Model and optimize supply chain metrics.

The primary activities include but are not limited to the following activities:

Accountabilities include but are not limited to the following main tasks:

Create supply plan for Finish Goods, Bulk and API (up to 36-months-horizon)

Monitor and Resolve Exception Management through Rapid Response

Manage Purchase Order/Stock transfer orders (Management)

Adhere to Escalation Management: Information flow and escalation in Tier process, using team huddles and SCEM (Supply Chain Exception Management tool)

Participate and representing his/her portfolio in Integrated Business Process for example Site Supply Review, Global Supply Review, Integrated Reconciliation, Demand Review and Value Chain Management Meeting

Allocation Management in case of unbalancing situation between Demand and Supply

Maintain the Master Data and Planning Parameters accuracy IQV Management / Reporting

Support in continuous improvement projects and other strategic project execution

Supporting Event Management in case of supply at risk

Profit Plan, Volume Plan

Capacity Management

Strategic Initiatives

Network Changes / Transfers

Product Lifecycle Management (Launch / Discontinuation)

Site Relationship Management

Inventory Management

Prepare Monthly Scorecard Reporting of Standard KPI`s / Metrics

Qualification:

Preferably bachelor’s degree on a related field (Supply Chain, Business Management; Logistics)

Preferably with APICs (CPIM, CSCP)

Preferably Pharma, Manufacturing experience

5+ years in Supply Chain management (plant and global)

Advance knowledge / expertise of SAP R/3, or similar ERP & Excel / knowledge of Rapid Response 

Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities including long and short-term projects

Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior management

Results oriented with the demonstrated ability to apply strategic and decisive problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations

Ability to work across business areas and interface at all levels of organization

  

THE COMPANY

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

Our Tribschenstrasse office, located in the city of Luzern has a rich diversity of employees at this location including Global Supply Chain Management, Regional External Manufacturing and one of our European Finance Hubs. The site also serves as our regional and local headquarters for our company’s Animal Health Division in Switzerland.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

02/5/2025

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Requisition ID:R331515